Without further ado:
6. Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
Sorcery of Thorns doesn't have a cover, or a detailed synopsis, but I can tell you this book will be damn good. I read Margaret Rogerson's 2017 debut, An Enchantment of Ravens, and fell absolutely in love. Few people can seamlessly craft character, world-building, and atmosphere the way she does. It doesn't help that her subject matter revolves around faeries, libraries, and sorcerers. I mean, it's like she reached inside my mind and plucked out three of my favorite things! Margaret Rogerson is just a gifted writer. You'll recognize that by the third page of Enchantment, if not sooner. I expect Sorcery will also don a beautiful cover, since the talented Charlie Bowater - who designed Enchantment's cover - is illustrating this release as well. Margaret Rogerson is one of my newest auto-buy authors, so it's no understatement to say I am dying for this book. And if Sorcery of Thorns isn't the coolest title ever, you can pinch my arm (okay not really, that hurts).
Release Date: May 14, 2019
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7. The Wicked King by Holly Black
Honestly, how did I forget to include The Wicked King in the last round? I know the first book in this trilogy, The Cruel Prince, met with divided opinions when it released early in 2018, but I for one cannot get enough of this world's tricky fae politics. Not to mention the ungodly Jude-Cardan angst. I just finished reading an arc of this sequel, and trust me: IT DELIVERS. And, nonspoiler hint, Wicked King leaves off on another ending that will have you dying for more. I would blather on about how you should pick this book up when it comes out, but I'm pretty sure you don't need me to tell you that.
Release Date: January 8, 2019
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8. Through the White Wood by Jessica Leake
The comp for this book is Katherine Arden's The Bear & the Nightingale meets Elly Blake's Frostblood. And seriously, say no more. I flew through Leake's YA fantasy, Beyond a Darkened Shore, but this book sounds hand-crafted just for me. Through the White Wood takes place in a fantasy Kiev, where Katya, a girl whose touch can freeze, must team up with an ill-rumored prince against an army of enemy magic users. I know that synopsis sounds super vague, but I only glanced at the official summary - I don't want to know too much going in. I'm already certain I'll be picking this book up as soon as it releases.
Release Date: April 9, 2019
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9. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Secret societies? A criminal student falling into occult activities? More importantly, Leigh Bardugo? I've waited for this book for what feels like decades. The premise of Ninth House definitely gives me The Secret History vibes, with its sinister ivy school setting. Beyond that, I know this is Leigh's first adult book, and that the protagonist's name is Alex Stern. I'm not complaining, though, because I know this story will be brilliant. If you've ever read any of Leigh Bardugo's books, I probably don't have to sell you on that.
Release Date: June 4, 2019
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10. Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare
Chain of Gold is the long-awaited first book in Cassandra Clare's forthcoming series called The Last Hours. Set in 1903, these books follow Tessa, Will, Jem, and the generation that comes after them. Cassandra Clare has also admitted that The Last Hours series will be a retelling of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. While Goodreads has this first book listed as releasing in 2019, a solid date has yet to be given. The Infernal Devices trilogy is my absolute favorite of Clare's work, though, so I couldn't leave out this next installment.
Release Date: November 19, 2019
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And that's 10! Honestly, I could list dozens of books coming out in 2019 that I'm counting down the seconds for. Maybe I'll do a Part 3 sometime (lol)? But for now, I hope you've enjoyed my most anticipated reads, and I hope you've found a few titles to add to your probably ever-growing tbr.
